This home's estimate is 7.2% higher than the average sale price ($1.95M) of 6 comparable homes.
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50 Bancroft Rd, Wellesley, MA 02481
About this home
Spacious circa 1898 antique colonial home in the Longfellow Estates featuring 10 rooms, 5 bedrooms and 2 baths. This classic has been well maintained and enjoyed, retains period detailing and has a 1996 family room addition and kitchen redo. The custom woodworking, high ceilings, stained glass transom, French doors, hardwood floors and wonderful natural light throughout make this a truly comfortable home with expansion potential if necessary.
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Sale history for 50 Bancroft Rd
$245/sq ft
$242/sq ft
$164/sq ft
$43/sq ft
Tax history for 50 Bancroft Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- Has Garage
- Has Open Parking
- # of Garage Spaces: 1
- # of Covered Spaces: 1
- Parking Spaces: 6
- Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
- Master Bedroom Information
- Area: 325
- Length: 13
- Width: 25
- Level: Second
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Bedroom #2 Information
- Area: 192
- Length: 12
- Width: 16
- Level: Second
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Bedroom #3 Information
- Area: 192
- Length: 12
- Width: 16
- Level: Second
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Bedroom #4 Information
- Area: 195
- Length: 13
- Width: 15
- Level: Third
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Bedroom #5 Information
- Area: 270
- Length: 15
- Width: 18
- Level: Third
- Features: Skylight,Flooring - Hardwood
- Bathroom Information
- # of Bathrooms (Full): 2
- Bathroom #1 Information
- Level: First
- Bathroom #2 Information
- Level: Second
- Living Room Information
- Area: 299
- Length: 13
- Width: 23
- Level: First
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood
- Family Room Information
- Area: 304
- Length: 16
- Width: 19
- Level: First
- Features: Skylight,Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Hardwood,Dining Area
- Dining Room Information
- Area: 192
- Length: 12
- Width: 16
- Level: First
- Features: Flooring - Hardwood
- Kitchen Information
- Area: 192
- Length: 12
- Width: 16
- Level: First
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Pantry
- Basement Information
- Basement: Full
- Laundry Information
- Laundry Features: In Basement, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
- Fireplace Information
- Has Fireplace
- # of Fireplaces (Total): 1
- Fireplace Features: Living Room
- Interior Features
- # of Rooms (Total): 10
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
- Interior Features: Sun Room
Exterior
- Building Information
- Building Area (Total): 2,892
- Foundation Details: Stone
- Construction Materials: Frame
- Year Built Source: Public Records
- Year Built Details: Actual
- Color: Sand
- Exterior Features
- Fencing: Fenced
- Patio And Porch Features: Patio
- Exterior Features: Patio, Fenced Yard
- Property Information
- PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
- Lot Information
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.37
- Lot Features: Wooded
- Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
- Tax Information
- Tax Annual Amount: $7,388.16
- Tax Year: 2006
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
- Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
- Heating & Cooling
- Has Heating
- Heating: Central, Baseboard
Location
- HOA Information
- Homeowners Association Membership Not Required
- Location Information
- Directions: Route 16 to Heckle left on Bancroft
- UnparsedAddress: 50 Bancroft Road, Wellesley MA 02481
- Community Information
- Senior CommunityYN: No
- Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility
Public facts
- Beds: 5
- Baths: 5.0
- Sq. Ft.: 3,806
- Stories: 2.0
- Lot Size: 0.33 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1911
- Year Renovated: 2019
- County: Norfolk County
- APN: 258252
Other
- Miscellaneous Information
- Heat Zones: 6
- Listing Information
- Exclusions: Speakers/Equipment
- StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.2mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 97° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
54% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Home values near 50 Bancroft Rd
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
5 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 3336 Sq. Ft. | $3,415,578 |
4 Beds | 2 Baths | 1788 Sq. Ft. | $1,428,317 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 3870 Sq. Ft. | $3,018,922 |
3 Beds | 2 Baths | 2231 Sq. Ft. | $1,803,843 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 3984 Sq. Ft. | $2,411,778 |
4 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 4164 Sq. Ft. | $2,711,613 |
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